Animal Care Centers Of NYC Issues Plea For Adopters & Fosters Due To Major Influx Over Memorial Day

NEW YORK (1010WINS) Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city's only open admissions shelters, is making a special plea to the public to either adopt or foster a pet. This follows a major influx over the Memorial Day weekend, when more than 300 animals were surrendered or brought in as strays.

"This weekend we saw a massive increase in intake, including hundreds of cats, dogs and rabbits," said ACC President and CEO, Risa Weinstock. "From small breed dogs, to kittens and rabbits, we have an amazing array of animals available for New Yorkers who are looking to add a furry friend to their family."

ACC says shelter intake had been on the decline for the past several months, due in part to strategic surrender prevention programs and community pet outreach. However, with the start of the summer season, the organization is seeing its first major wave of kittens, with more than 100 coming in this past weekend alone. "We are fortunate to have a large network of New Hope adoption partners who are able to take in kittens," said ACC, Senior Director of Strategic Operations, Ellen Curtis. "Animal Kind, ASPCA®, Brooklyn Animal Action, Best Friends and Feline Rescue of Staten Island all took over 15 kittens each, which was a huge help."

Watch video about kitten season at ACC in this episode of All For Animals TV with 1010 WINS' Susan Richard:

Video of All For Animals TV #45: Kitten Season At Animal Care Centers of NYC

For New Yorkers who can assist on a short-term basis, ACC has a robust foster program with varying levels of in-care stays, from a few days to several weeks. Foster orientations in June include:

Animals available for adoption can be viewed online at http://nycacc.org, or on ACC’s free mobile app (available on Google Play and iTunes). ACC adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter, a free office visit at a participating veterinarian and a free identification tag.